Newton's 3rd Law of Motion

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is a force measured in?

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Newtons.

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If a ball bat hits a ball with a force of 100 Newtons, what force does the ball exert on the bat?

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100 Newtons, opposite direction.

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What happens when someone jumps off a skateboard?

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The skateboard rolls backward due to an equal and opposite force.

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Why is the nozzle of a rocket pointed downward?

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To push the gases backward, which pushes the rocket forward.

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What are action and reaction forces?

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Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction.

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Give an example of Newton's 3rd Law in action.

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A rocket launches by expelling gas downward, which pushes the rocket upward.

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What is the relationship between mass and force in Newton's 3rd Law?

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The mass of an object affects the force it can exert and the force it experiences.

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What is an example of equal and opposite forces?

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A balloon pushing against the air as it deflates.

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What does it mean when we say forces are balanced?

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The forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no movement.